Human Resource Advisor (Developmental Program) Join Us!

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

What is the Human Resource Advisor Development Program (HRDP)?

The HRDP is National Defence’s HR program that strives to transform junior HR Advisors (PE-01) into expert HR Advisors (PE-03). The HRDP learning and development opportunities are designed to ensure participants receive exposure to at least one HR discipline such as Classification, Labour Relations, Staffing, HR programs and HR Planning. This program provides highly qualified and motivated individuals training, practical work experience, and a variety of opportunities to develop the competencies necessary for a successful career in HR with National Defence.

Would you like to know more before you apply online? Please contact:

📧 Catherine Peeler, Staffing Advisor & HRDP Graduate at

Step 1: Let us know you’re interested! 👍 Click “Apply online”.

Step 2: Tell us about you! 😊 Attach your resume and answer a few quick screening questions in the online application. Be sure to complete the Employment Equity self-declaration!

Step 3: Matching! We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our many opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Work environment

👥 Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the LARGEST and most COMPLEX organization in Canada. DND provides services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad.

What do we offer?

At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. You’ll enjoy:

- A career among a dynamic and dedicated team of HR professionals
- Opportunities to develop your second official language
- A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
- Work life balance! 🌿 Including opportunities for:
o Telework and flexible work arrangements
o Flexible hours of work and compressed work weeks

Intent of the process

The objective of this process is to establish shortlist(s) of candidates that will be used to fill current and anticipatory needs at the PE-01 Human Resources Advisor (Developmental Program) in various areas of expertise with different security profiles, linguistic profiles and tenures within DND. Please note that candidates may be required to pass further assessment in order to meet qualifications specific to the position to be staffed.

NOTE: Initial consideration will be for individuals who self-identify as a member of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Members of visible minorities and Persons with disabilities. Should an insufficient number of Employment Equity seeking applicants apply, other persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad may be considered.

Self-declaring. Because your perspective counts. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

ADM (HR-Civ) is committed to filling 25% of vacancies through this process with Indigenous candidates whom have self-identified as Aboriginal peoples.

Positions to be filled: 12

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in human resources management, labour or industrial relations, psychology, public or business administration, organizational development, education sciences, social sciences, sociology, or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed. Including TBS Notes. Qualification standards for the core public administration by occupational group or classification - Canada.ca Personnel Administration (PE)

Don’t have a degree? No problem! An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience that is comparable to the degree requirement may serve as an alternative to meet the minimum education standard as specifies in the TBS Notes above.

- Whenever the minimum education standard is met through an acceptable combination, it is met only for the position being staffed, and candidates must be re-assessed for future appointments or deployments where the manager has decided to use this alternative.
- Candidates accepted to the program through this exception will be deemed to meet the education criteria through all levels of the developmental program (PE-01 to PE-03).
- The application of this exception for entry into the Program is subject to internal approval by the delegated official, which is the Assistant Deputy Minister.

Do you have a degree outside of Canada? *Foreign Credential - Your education counts! If you were educated outside of Canada, have your certificates / diplomas validated. An Educational Credential Assessment is required and will benefit you. Following the instructions here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/degree-equivalency.html. We recognize that this process can take time. It is your responsibility to obtain and provide proof.

Degree equivalency

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual - imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC, French Essential, Bilingual Non-Imperative

If an insufficient number of candidates meet the linguistic profile of bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB) or (CBC/CBC) non-imperative appointments may be considered. We encourage all potential candidates to submit their application regardless of their linguistic abilities.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

COMPETENCIES
Shows Initiative and Takes Action
Thinks Things Through
Works Effectively with Others
Demonstrates Integrity and Respect in a Diverse and Inclusive Environment
Communication

Additional qualifications may be required for some positions and you may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Depending on the position being staffed, the qualification below may be deemed an essential requirements.

• Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment

Additional qualifications may be required for some positions and you may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities

Information on employment equity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
DND is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, Members of visible minorities and Persons with disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to the designated group by completing the EE section in your application.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Participation in the Human Resources Advisor Development Program

Depending upon the position to be staffed one or more may apply or be added

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Overtime
Travel

Depending on the position to be staffed, other conditions of employment may apply

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

1. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

2. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

3. We intend to use a variety of tools to assess you throughout this process, and where possible will provide you with assessment options including the choice between an interview, a recorded presentation or a written submission. Reference checks, informal meetings, and personal knowledge may also be considered as part of this assessment process.

4. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

5. Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
a. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
b. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
c. Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
d. Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

6. Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact Catherine or Helena for guidance.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.